Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Health-Associated Outcomes and Food Characteristics of Northern Plains Indian Households

Brown, Blakely; Noonan, Curtis W.; Nord, Mark

doi:10.1300/j477v01n04_04

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“…The mainstream literature on food insecurity has sought to define and operationalize the term, estimate its prevalence, and examine how it interacts with other problems of poverty (Brown, Noonan, & Nord, 2007;Coleman-Jensen, 2010;De Haen, Klasen, & Qaim, 2011;Nord, Finberg, & McLaughlin, 2009). Studies affirm-several times over-the relationship between food insecurity, income, housing, fuel prices, the economy, and the presence of social support networks (De Marco, 2007;Kirkpatrick & Tarasuk, 2011;Ruel, Garrett, Hawkes, & Cohen, 2010;Webber & Rojhani, 2010).…”

Section: Revitalizing Food Insecurity Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is a need, however, for participatory research that works with residents of food deserts to explore how they understand and respond to their local foodscape and that builds the community's capacity to transform the local food environment. A large number of studies have looked at the effects of food insecurity on the health outcomes of overweight and obesity (Brown et al, 2007;Dinour, Bergen, & Yeh, 2007;Pan, Sherry, Njai, & Blanck, 2012). We question if the particular issue of obesity is a priority to many of the communities experiencing food insecurity.…”

Section: Revitalizing Food Insecurity Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Including the Voices of Communities in Food Insecurity Research: An Empowerment-based Agenda for Food Scholarship

Pine

Souza

2013

JAFSCD

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Section: Revitalizing Food Insecurity Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Revitalizing Food Insecurity Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Including the Voices of Communities in Food Insecurity Research: An Empowerment-based Agenda for Food Scholarship

Pine

Souza

2013

JAFSCD

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“…The Native Americans' health was definitely impacted by the food environment and local food systems in that they were exposed (Brown, Noonan, & Nord, 2007).…”

Section: Historical Perspective Of Native American Lifestyle Changesmentioning

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“…This was believed to be one of the results caused by the geographic isolation many reservations face (Brown et al, 2007;and Conti, 2008). These reservations were isolated and had population densities around one to six people per square mile.…”

Section: Evolution Of Colonized Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Often, the only local means of getting food were from small, reservation based stores that did not stock a full range of foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, and often provided more snack and convenience foods (Brown et al, 2007). Traditional foods are often recommended to decrease the risk for conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, CVD, and overweight/obesity.…”

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Pictures with a Voice: Understanding the Everyday Lives of Native Americans of the Chickasaw Nation in Developing a Nutrition Social Marketing Campaign

Bowen

Briley

Parker

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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Food security and access to healthy foods in Indian country: Learning from the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Pindus

Hafford

2019

Journal of Public Affairs

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Food access, food security, and nutrition‐related health disparities have long been recognized as particular challenges for Native Americans living on tribal land. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides nutrition assistance to tribal communities through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). In 2016, we completed a study of the FDPIR program for USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. This was the first national update since 1990. We found that FDPIR continued to serve people of all ages. However, since 1990, participation by children decreased whereas participation by elders increased. Consistent with the 1990 study, we found that FDPIR households are a very low‐income population. Households reported significantly higher rates of food insecurity than national averages—34% experienced low food security, and about 22% experienced very low food security. Changing demographics call for continued attention to the diverse nutritional needs of young and elderly program participants in tribal communities. Although barriers to food access persist in Indian country, FDPIR and locally sourced food initiatives help to meet needs. Nutrition and wellness education addresses health disparities and fosters healthy lifestyles. Partnerships operating at multiple levels support food production and distribution, improve access to healthy foods, and encourage healthy diets. From a policy and practice perspective, the study findings offer insights for tribal communities and rural areas that have limited access to healthy food options and illustrate how nutrition assistance programs can coexist with local initiatives to provide practical approaches to ensure healthy and adequate nutritional support.

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Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Health-Associated Outcomes and Food Characteristics of Northern Plains Indian Households

Cited by 27 publications

References 20 publications

Including the Voices of Communities in Food Insecurity Research: An Empowerment-based Agenda for Food Scholarship

Including the Voices of Communities in Food Insecurity Research: An Empowerment-based Agenda for Food Scholarship

Pictures with a Voice: Understanding the Everyday Lives of Native Americans of the Chickasaw Nation in Developing a Nutrition Social Marketing Campaign

Food security and access to healthy foods in Indian country: Learning from the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

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